On 12 September 2016, Consul-General Lei Kezhong met Hon Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia (WA) at his residence and exchanged views on bilateral exchange & cooperation in various areas between China and WA.

Consul-General Lei Kezhong and Premier Colin Barnett

Consul-General Lei gave an introduction on China's economic and social development. He reiterated that China attaches importance to its friendly relations with WA and is ready to expand bilateral exchange and cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and mutual benefit. He also mentioned that next year will be the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia, as well as the 30th anniversary of the establishment of friendship Province-State relationship between Zhejiang and WA. He hoped that the two sides could take this opportunity to increase exchange and cooperation in various fields so as to further promote China-WA relations.

Premier Barnett reassured Consul-General Lei that WA welcomes more Chinese investment and will create pro-investment and business environment for Chinese investors and businesses. He also hoped that

the two sides should , while continuing their cooperation in energy and mineral areas, further explore exchanges and cooperation in the sector of agriculture, scientific research, medical care , tourism etc.